Marella Explorer

For a different way of exploring a port of call, try one of our e-bike tours

This way, you can really get to know a destination and see the places that bus tours can't reach. You'll be led around by a guide, who'll give you the lowdown on all the sights. 

If you want to find out more about our ports of call and excursions, come and chat to our Destination Services team. They’ve got guides and maps to help you find your way around. And you can book your next cruise with them, too. You’ll find them onboard by Reception.

Catch a cookery demo with one of the ship’s head chefs, or practice your own culinary skills at one of our kitchen classes. Cocktail-making demos and wine-tasting sessions also star on the agenda.

With a capacity of 1,000 people, this show lounge is big enough to rival a Broadway theatre. And that’s not all it’s got going for it. There are 12 brand-new shows on offer, plus you'll be handed a drink on arrival.

• 12 Unique Shows
• 2 Shows a Night
• West-end Style Shows

Thanks to its location, Aperitif is a great spot to head before or after a meal at one of the speciality restaurants. The menu here features everything from Prosecco and spirits to cocktails.

Our pub at sea is a modern take on a traditional British watering hole. There are two bars to pick from. One pours a great selection of drinks for you to choose from while you settle in for the evening entertainment. The other deals in premium gins and whiskies, which are chargeable. This place is home to a live band and quiz nights, too.

• Quizzes
• Gameshows
• Marella's Own Pub at Sea

A colour-changing feature bar, hot-pink piano and funky, ring-shaped seats take their place in this eye-catching lounge bar. You can admire the views, while listening to the soothing soundtrack of the live pianist.

• Daily live music
• Perfect for pre-dinner drinks
• Unique hot pink piano

This feature bar wraps around The Mediterranean – running from the inside to the outside. It’s the place to come for Mediterranean specialities, as well as your usual drinks and frozen cocktails. If you choose a seat outside, you'll get impressive sea views, since the terrace is positioned right at the back of the ship.

• Open day and night
• Inside and outdoor space
• Mediterranean-inspired drinks menu

Indigo lays claim to the longest bar in the fleet. Flare demonstrations and cocktail-making sessions are often on the cards here. There's also plenty of seating around the bar’s edge, where you can take in the 360-degree views – day or night. After dark, the menus light up, showing off around-the-world themed cocktails, like Thai Punch and Jamaican Me Crazy.

• Panoramic Views
• Quiet daytime venue and live music in the evening
• Silent Discos and late night discos

If you’re feeling lucky, you can try out the slot machines and card tables at the Indigo Casino.

Fast Facts:

• Blackjack Tables
• Fruit Machines
• On Deck 12

You’ll find the club in the middle of Indigo, flaunting a dancefloor and a DJ booth. It's where silent discos and Eighties or Nineties-themed nights take place.

• Silent Discos
• Late Night Disco
• On Deck 12

When the ship’s at sea, it’s time to hit the shops. The onboard boutiques are stocked with everyday essentials and loads of duty-free products, including perfume, jewellery and souvenirs.

Fast Facts:

• Open when the ship's at sea
• Range of Products from Top Brands
• Save on High Street Prices

Our open-air cinema lets you watch classic movies and the latest box office hits under the stars.

• Classic Movies
• Latest Box Office Hits
• Movies Under the Stars

This deck bar provides cool-down drinks in between sunbathing. You’ll find it just above Snack Shack, overlooking the pool.

Take a visit to the Photo Gallery where you can view and buy all the photos captured by our photography team on the kiosks. If you'd prefer something more personalised, pop into the Photo Studio and ask about our professional photo shoots.

The clue’s in the name here. This bar is right next to Latitude 53, so it’s perfectly placed for some pre-dinner drinks.

 This bar sits next to the pool on Deck 11, so it’s great for grabbing drinks and frozen cocktails.

Movie days and nights come courtesy of the indoor cinema. Family-friendly films are on the agenda, with extra screenings during high season. If you’d prefer to watch something al fresco, keep an eye out for our Movies by Moonlight showings.

Everyone can play games at the aptly named Gamer Zone. It’s fully stocked with consoles.

Reception is the place to go for any queries, currency exchange and wake-up calls. Plus, it’s open around-the-clock.

In this state-of-the-art spa you can book in for treatments, like facials, body wraps and massages, plus there’s a beauty salon. The spa doesn’t scrimp on size. In fact, it’s the biggest in the fleet – packing in a relaxation room and made-for-two suites. There’s also an adults-only sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows and a steam room. Just so you know, there's a charge for treatments and use of the facilities. Alternatively, you can work up a sweat with the sea in sight at the gym.

Fast Facts:

• Hair & Beauty Salon
• Wide Range of Treatments Available
• Chargeable

You can work up a sweat with the sea in sight at the gym. You can join in with top fitness classes, like yoga and indoor cycling.

The pool area on Deck 11 has two outdoor pools and three whirlpools with plenty of lounge chairs. The pool is split in two by a stage in the middle, which is where the entertainment team run their daily activities from.

A trio of whirlpool baths sit next to the main pool.

Balinese beds give The Veranda a luxe, adults-only feel. Plus, it’s at the front of the ship, so the views are first-class

If you’re feeling extra plush, you can hire a private cabana for the day or the week, for a charge. Plus, you can order drinks without moving from your lounger, courtesy of call buttons.

This is a quiet, noise-free zone, where you can slip away and get stuck into your latest holiday read.

You can get stuck in to a basketball match or a game of mini-football on this multi-sports court.

Table tennis

Get a ping pong rally going – you’ll find tables on the Sports & Family Deck.

Minigolf

Practise your putt on this minigolf green. It’s right at the top of the ship on the Sports & Family Deck.

• Sea Views
• 9 Hole Course
• Included

If it's a morning run you're after then why not take in the scenic views from the jogging track - you can find this on the Sports & Family Deck.

This hangout spot has been designed with older kids and teens in mind – think games consoles, air hockey and comfy seating. Plus, there's an al fresco terrace with a couple of colourful hammocks.

• Dedicated Teen Hangout Area
• Organised Activities in High Season
• Included

Little ones can join in with fun sessions at the Kids’ Club, which feature games from M Crew, who are characters exclusive to this ship. There are evening events, too, like movie nights and pizza-making

• Kids Club
• 3-11 year olds
• Included

Parents can play and learn with their tots at Mini M Club. This space – designed for little ones aged between 6 months and 3 years – is open from 9am to 8pm every day. Plus, once a day, there’s an hour’s sensory play session, run by M Club hosts.

Little ones can enjoy some time with other children at the Kids Pool, conveniently located near M Club and Mini M Club.